Senior Support Worker

Here at Dalesview we are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our growing teams based Clayton Le Woods. If you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference this could be the role for you. We have contracts are available for 35 and 40 hours a week and in return we are offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.91 - £15.88 per hour dependant on experience and qualifications

Dalesview is located in Clayton-Le-Woods and also has homes in Chorley and Leyland. Dalesview has been established for over 30 years and hold Investors in People Gold Award. We provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities.

At Dalesview much effort, thought and hard work goes into doing something that is really very simple. That is enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible; supported with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.

Benefits of becoming our Senior Support Worker:

£300 bonus Opportunity to complete level 3 and 4 qualifications Opportunity for future progression On-site parking Casual dress Private medical/dental insurance Reccomendation bonus Overtime available Eligable for a Blue Light card

Key duties of our Senior Support Worker:

Supervising and working alongside our care team in providing effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities Assisting in the care of all service users through the delivery of person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans/ risk assessments. This will include all aspects of moving and handling, personal care, eating and drinking Assisting in enabling service users to live their chosen lifestyle including accessing the local community and participating in leisure activities Dispensing medication Being on-call

Our ideal Senior Support Worker will have:

NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care is preferable Caring, hardworking, flexible and reliable Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is preferable Competent in dispensing medication Experience in supervising a team would be advantageous Full driving licence is preferable

Please note we are currently not offering sponsorship.

If you have the skills and experience that we're looking for or are looking for your next step in your care career then please click ‘ Apply ’ now to find out more about our Senior Support Worker position.